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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,666 and 645,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,666 and 645,408 is: 962,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,666 : 645,408 = 645,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,666/645,408 = 645,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,666x = 645,408 × 645,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,666x = 416,551,486,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,551,486,464/432,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,755.30

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